British Loch-Class Frigate

The British Loch class was a wartime anti-submarine frigate design intended to improve convoy escort performance and simplify construction. Its armament included the Squid anti-submarine mortar, which worked with improved detection and attack arrangements. Loch-class vessels served during the later Second World War and continued in postwar navies. Their identity is rooted in escort and submarine-hunting work rather than high-speed fleet torpedo attacks, even though frigates could undertake a wide range of additional patrol duties.

The combination of detection and forward-thrown attack weapons reduced some disadvantages of older depth-charge methods. Successful anti-submarine work still depended on crews interpreting information and maintaining contact in difficult sea conditions.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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